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On the Brink: Political Violence and the 2024 Presidential Election

Aug. 1, 2024

A discussion featuring expertise from VCU professors Dr. Emilie Raymond, Dr. Jessica Trisko Darden and Dr. Amanda Wintersieck, and moderated by Dr. Alex Keena.

VCU political science experts shared their insights on the dramatic new developments in the presidential race. (Getty Images)

Six takeaways from the shakeup in the 2024 presidential race

July 26, 2024

VCU political science professors offer insight into how the Biden-Harris developments this week have reshaped the election landscape.